The incident seemed to encapsulate the chaos the NYPD's upper ranks have been cast into in recent months as a federal investigation has ensnared numerous officials.
Donlon's appointment was intended to regain the public's trust. But within a month, drama was stoked again among the NYPD ranks after Sheppard seemed to jump the ranks from Deputy Commissioner of Public Affairs to Chief of Staff.
The NYPD characterized the marathon fight as a moment of passion between two officials dedicated to serving the city.
Several other top cops, along with multiple Adams aides, are also targets of the investigation.
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